Quaint Village Store In Preston For Sale

Business description

We are delighted to introduce to the market J & MI Procters General Store, a business that has been established for well over 150 years and has been under the careful control of our client for the previous 43 years. Our client is reluctant to offer the business for sale, and is only doing so as they look towards belated retirement.

The village is a hive of activity with Chipping being a major attraction for tourists, ramblers especially throughout the summer season. In addition, the business benefits from a loyal wealth of local custom, due to its enviable reputation.

Our client has seen the numerous changes time has brought to their business, however, it has remained profitable throughout and they have seen the business flourish to what it is today. The business benefits from being the only general store within the village and surrounding areas, although at present does not stock newspapers nor have an off licence.

There is obviously great scope to increase revenue through the expansion of the products offered for sale, something which the current owners have not wished to do, as they were happy with their current position.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

J & MI Procters General Store is located in the picturesque village of Chipping within the Borough of the Ribble Valley. The village of chipping is nestled within the heart of the Forest of Bowland, an area renowned for natural beauty. The location of the business is key to its success; Chipping is often regarded as being one of the most idyllic places certainly within the North West if not in Britain.

Premises details:

Aside from the retail area itself, the building is largely a blank canvas, which would easily lend itself to be converted into on site living accommodation or possible rental or potential expansion of the shop. There is currently planning permission in place to convert the vacant areas back into living accommodation.

The ground floor consists of the main sales area which is extremely well maintained, featuring original beams and attractive Georgian Style Shop window, and a portioned area which could easily be put back to use as part of the existing shop or be transformed into residential living accommodation.

From the ground floor there is a staircase leading to the lower ground floor, which is currently used as storage space, with a rear door leading on to an enclosed courtyard.

To the first floor there is currently a bathroom and the remaining space would be ideal if converted into living accommodation.

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

Retirement.

Trading hours:

The owner has observed the following opening hours:

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30
(early close at 13:00 on Wednesday)

Saturday 08:00 - 16:00

Employees:

Owner Managed

Years established:

100 +